‘Hairspray’

Performances run through June 20. Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, $117-$175. msmt.org.

Smash hit Broadway musical “Hairspray” will bring you back to Baltimore in 1962. There you’ll meet big-hearted and big-haired Tracy Turnblad, whose dream is to dance on the Corny Collins Show. When she gets her chance, it becomes her big moment to bring people together. “Hairspray” is a campy celebration of self-love, social change and the power of dance. Memorable musical numbers include “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”

PortFringe Festival

Thursday-June 20. Portland Stage (25A Forest Ave.) and The Apohadion Theater (107 Hanover St.). portfringe.com.

The mission of the annual PortFringe Festival is to celebrate expression, artistic activism, cultural connections and community building. This is achieved with hundreds of artists from all over Maine, North American and beyond who converge in Portland for unique theatrical performances. This year there are 23 shows to choose from, with intriguing titles such as “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” “Revenge of the Sith: The Musical” and “Agenda for the Planet of the Apes.”

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds, Dover-Foxcroft, $6, free for 12 and under. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.

At the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, you’ll get to exchange tokens for samples of more than 100 types of whoopie pies. It is, after all, Maine’s official state treat. When you land upon one you love, you can buy as many as you’d like. The day also features a road race/walk, live wrestling, food, games, vendors, artists and more.

BonAire! A Celebration of Ogunquit!

Friday-Sunday. Main beach and downtown Ogunquit. ogunquit.org.

For three days, Ogunquit celebrates its history and culture along with its rich visual and performing arts communities. BonAire! features an art gallery open house, live music, theater, food, crafts, family entertainment and an artisan market. There will also be sand art demonstrations by Subby and performances from Maine Youth Circus. If you’re in Ogunquit on Sunday, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art’s finale of its annual Art in Bloom weekend will be from 3-5 p.m.

Skatecationland

Saturday and Sunday. Happy Wheels Skate Center, 3 Chabot St., Westbrook, $31.80 (one-day pass), $53 (two-day pass), $12.75 late entry pass for last game of the day, free for 12 and under. mainerollerderby.com.

Wheels up! The annual Skatecationland Maine Roller Derby tournament features two jam-packed days of flat track derby thrills. There will be five bouts taking place on both days featuring MRD’s travel teams the Port Authorities and the Old Port Brigade. Visiting teams are the North Star Roller Derby Supernovas (Minnesota), the Harrisburg Area Roller Derby Nuclear Knockouts (Pennsylvania), the Twin State Derby Vixens (Vermont), the Dirty Jersey Roller Derby All Stars (New Jersey), the Bay State Brawlers (Massachusetts) and the Aroostook Roller Derby Biohazards (Maine). 

‘Ulysses for Beginners 2.0′

7 p.m. Saturday. Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland, free, $10 suggested donation. maineirish.com.

Bloomsday celebrates the single day (June 16, 1904) in which James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses” takes place. Mark the occasion with a performance piece written by American Irish Repertory Ensemble artistic director Tony Reilly. “Ulysses for Beginners 2.0” will tickle your funny bone as it explains the story line of Joyce’s 818-page novel, considered by many to be one of the greatest novels ever written. Reilly’s show is meant for those who have never read the book and likely never will. Instead, spend an hour laughing your way through the story. The event includes a cash bar with Joyce-themed offerings.

Jo Dee Messina

6:30 p.m. Saturday. Bowl in the Pines, Sidney, $51.90-$97. bowlinthepines.com.

“Bridges,” released last week, is country singer Jo Dee Messina’s first album in a decade. Several came before it. No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart include “Bye Bye,” “I’m Alright” and “Stand Beside Me.” The two-time Grammy nominee grew up outside Boston and moved to Nashville when she was 19. Fellow country singer Stephanie Ryann opens the show.

Maine Record Show

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Fireside Inn, 81 Riverside St., Portland, $2, $8 for early admission at 9 a.m. On Facebook.

If you love adding to your vinyl record collection, you’ll want to bring a few reusable totes and make your way to Portland’s Fireside Inn on Sunday. Dozens of vendors will be under one roof selling records, CDs, tapes, vintage stereo equipment and music memorabilia. Whether you’re on the hunt for a holy grail recording, or just want to browse, this is an excellent opportunity to get lost in a world of music.